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Betty Dunn

Betty DunnBetty Dunn hopes her writing leads you to holding hands with God. A former high school English teacher, editor, and nonprofit agency writer, she now works on writing projects from her home in West Michigan, where she enjoys woods, water, pets and family. Check out her blog at Betty by Elizabeth Dunning and her website, www.elizabethdunning-wix.com.

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Is "Let Go and Let God" Actually in the Bible?

Is "Let Go and Let God" Actually in the Bible?

January 2, 2025

The concept of “let go and let God” became real to me when I overheard a conversation between two of my sisters during our twenties. One sister said, “God will take care of me.” The older sister replied, “Don’t you think you ought to give him a little help?” My sisters expressed two opposing views: self-determination versus allowing God’s will to control our lives.

Let’s examine the concept of allowing God to take control of our lives in Scripture. Key Bible verses address the issue of handing power and control over to God and relinquishing it ourselves. As we dig into his Word, we can discern what is meant by the advice to let go and let God in the Bible, as well as discern whether this phrase is actually mentioned in Scripture at all.

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